Nehemias

Boy name

Nehemias has been given to 1,891 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 15,388 boys was named Nehemias.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,891

Peak year

2025 (111 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▲ +29%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Nehemias — alternate spellings parents actually use.

22,439 babies since 1886

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nehemias.

1,892 babies since 1996

1,887 babies since 1913

1,896 babies since 2001

1,880 babies since 1951

1,905 babies since 1967

1,876 babies since 1991

1,907 babies since 1980

1,875 babies since 1932

How popular is the name Nehemias?

Nehemias has been given to 1,891 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nehemias peak?

Nehemias peaked in 2025, when 111 babies were given the name.

Is Nehemias a girl or boy name?

Nehemias is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nehemias are boys).

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